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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Lakelad on March 31, 2016, 02:43:46 pm

Title: Blades
Post by: Lakelad on March 31, 2016, 02:43:46 pm

I haven't needed blades in a while and now that I do can I still get Flying Dutchman blades? I always got them from Mike but understand he has retired. Have never tried the Olsen blade and would appreciate comments on them.

Thanks

Title: Re: Blades
Post by: jimr1cos on March 31, 2016, 11:09:21 pm

mikesworkshop.com is still handling FD blades under new ownership. My last order received the same great service that Mike provided for many years.
Olsen blades are also fine, but I find them rather pricey at the local Ace Hardware.
Jim

Title: Re: Blades
Post by: Lakelad on April 01, 2016, 04:02:17 pm

Thanks Jim I'll order from Mike's. Love the blades just didn't know if I could still get them thru that site.

Gary

Title: Re: Blades
Post by: Bill Wilson on April 01, 2016, 04:13:51 pm

Wooden Teddy Bear now owns the rights to sell FD blades in the US.  You can still use the original FD site to place the order, but they're coming from WTB. 

I've used Olson blades for years.  Their MS series blades are my favorite for general scrolling.  Until recently, I've only used FD's spiral blades, but I did buy a few FD-UR blades to try out.  So far I like them.

Title: Re: Blades
Post by: mamell on April 09, 2016, 10:27:35 pm

You know what?  I'm glad I read this thread because I couldn't remember where I purchased the last set of blades I bought and it was through WTB.. The next part is I can't remember what blades I actually bought.. I do know that the last blades I used to cut through 3/4 inch oak were nice and sharp and thin. Number 2? Skip tooth perhaps? 
This is the part that drives me crazy.. I should keep a journal.
I have some 1/2 inch oak I want to use and my blades are beginning to rust and dull..
Does number 2 skip tooth sound about right?

Title: Re: Blades
Post by: Jim-78028 on April 10, 2016, 04:48:48 am

Quote from: mamell on April 09, 2016, 10:27:35 pm

You know what?  I'm glad I read this thread because I couldn't remember where I purchased the last set of blades I bought and it was through WTB.. The next part is I can't remember what blades I actually bought.. I do know that the last blades I used to cut through 3/4 inch oak were nice and sharp and thin. Number 2? Skip tooth perhaps? 
This is the part that drives me crazy.. I should keep a journal.
I have some 1/2 inch oak I want to use and my blades are beginning to rust and dull..
Does number 2 skip tooth sound about right?

Try sending an email to WTB, he may have your last order on file and can tell you what you ordered.